Category: Palmdale

Man Killed While Trying to Steal Catalytic Converter in Palmdale

PALMDALE, Calif.—A man suspected of attempting to steal a catalytic converter from an SUV in the parking lot of a Palmdale shopping center was killed when he was run over by the vehicle, authorities said Feb. 15. Deputies from the Palmdale Sheriff’s Station responded at approximately 5:56 p.m. Tuesday to a parking lot in the…


Woman Found Dead in Palmdale Home, Suspect Arrested After Garage Barricade

PALMDALE, Calif.—A woman was found dead on April 30 inside a Palmdale home and the man suspected of attacking her was arrested after temporarily barricading himself on the property. The incident was reported as a family disturbance at 6:58 a.m. in the 4300 block of Desert Aire Avenue, according to Deputy Brenda Serna of the…


Teen Shot While Sleeping in Palmdale Apartment, Authorities Searching for Shooter

PALMDALE, Calif.—A teenage boy was shot on Feb. 6 while sleeping in an apartment in Palmdale, authorities said. The shooting took place around 1:30 a.m. at an apartment in 38000 block of 15th Street East, according to Lt. Thomas Kim of the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. The victim was in stable condition at Childrens Hospital Los Angeles, Kim…


San Fernando Police Seek Public Help in Search for 14-Year-Old Girl

SAN FERNANDO, Calif.,—San Fernando police asked the public for help locating a 14-year-old girl who disappeared, presumably while on her way to a nearby convenience store. Destiny Isabella Mercado, 14, texted her mother at 1:10 p.m. Saturday for permission to go the 7-Eleven store at Hubbard Street and Borden Avenue, and was believed at her…